Former Hinds CC standout Henderson to compete in Rio Olympics

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 5, 2016 | News

[tweetable alt=””]Former Hinds Community College track standout Jeff Henderson is on his way to Rio.[/tweetable] Henderson, a former Hinds men’s track and field standout, will be competing to qualify in the men’s long jump event Aug. 12 at the 2016...

Hinds CC men’s residence hall catches fire

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 2, 2016 | News

[tweetable alt=””]Williams Hall on the Raymond Campus of Hinds Community College caught fire late Monday afternoon, Aug. 1,[/tweetable] heavily damaging one wing with fire and the second wing of the L-shaped building with smoke and water. Only Reggie...

Hinds CC cheerleaders take top prizes at summer cheer camp

by | Jul 28, 2016 | News

Hinds Community College cheerleaders won superior blue ribbons in four categories at the 2016 Universal Cheerleaders Association College Spirit Camp held July 22-25 at the University of Alabama. [tweetable alt=””]The 18-member Hinds cheer squad swept four...

Disciple of nursing icons credits Hinds ADN program’s ‘hands-on’ approach

by | Jul 15, 2016 | News

JACKSON – A stellar career for Becky Tustain teaching aspiring nurses in Hinds’ Associate Degree Nursing program began with just a small request of her husband. “When I came here in 1975, I asked my family for two years to go to school,” she said. “I didn’t think I...

From hamburgers to healthcare, Hinds CC alum has taken care of his customers

by | Jul 15, 2016 | Alumni, News, People Profiles

Note: The following story appears in the summer issue of Hindsight alumni magazine. For more information about the Hinds Alumni Association, see the website. JACKSON – Before Carl Mangum was certified to take a pulse, he could still take an order – either crispy or...

Hinds CC culinary arts students benefit from White family scholarship, Oyster Open Golf Classic

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 14, 2016 | News

The following story is from the Summer 2016 issue of Hindsight alumni magazine. For information about scholarships at Hinds Community College, please see the website. The family of father and son Harold T. White and Hal White, who sponsor a Hinds Community College...

Hinds CC RN program celebrates 50 years of teaching quality care

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 14, 2016 | News, Nursing Allied Health Center

Note: The following story appears in the summer issue of Hindsight alumni magazine. For more information about the Hinds Alumni Association, see the website. It’s been 50 years and a world away for early faculty of the Associate Degree Nursing program at Hinds...

Hinds CC announces speaker for summer graduation ceremony

by | Jul 8, 2016 | News

RAYMOND – [tweetable alt=””]Summer graduation ceremonies are set for July 29 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus[/tweetable] as students earn associate’s degrees from Hinds Community College. All nursing and allied health graduates will receive their...

GED graduates credit persistence after ceremony at Hinds CC

by | Jun 27, 2016 | News

RAYMOND – I’Esha Granderson, of Jackson, has rung up many an order since leaving high school without a diploma, mainly pastries and fill-ups at gas stations. But the Jackson mother of two decided it was time to try for a career instead of settling for low-paying jobs....

Hinds CC Vice President Hartfield retires with deep legacy of leadership

by Cathy Hayden | Jun 15, 2016 | News

Colleen Hartfield of Raymond, vice president for Community Relations and Governmental Affairs, will retire June 30 with a combined 18 years of service to Hinds Community College. She was first hired as assistant director of Public Relations in 1984 and was promoted to...